The best value 75% keyboard - PERIOD. Bridge75 Review + Sound Tests

[@ImOnMy116]

Crazy to see this quality of boards at this price point, especially prebuilt! Bummer about the flexcut PCB, but it’s a huge win that these support VIA! QMK/VIA support needs to be the standard imo.

[@k_to_the_b]

The budget 75% layout scene is so competitive! Now, I don't know which to choose 😵‍💫

[@kenv2667]

true. but I gave in and bought the Rainy75. no regrets

[@timtam678]

@@kenv2667 does it have a deep sound profile? and also, which other ones were you considering buying?

[@Kwint.]

@@kenv2667 which switches?

[@Kwint.]

@@kenv2667whered u get it?

[@Avafishh]

@@Kwint.wobkey official website is cheaper than Amazon even with 30 dollar shipping and has more colors I got it from there

[@michaelskinny1]

I literally yelled out “oh shit!” As soon as the typing test started! I’m impressed

[@michaelskinny1]

Ah, the foams make it sound so full

[@lego_minifig]

I don’t know about the title. There are so many amazing 75% options in the $100-150 range that offer amazing value.

[@BenjaminTrillington]

What would you say the best ones are in that price point? Aluminum case, via/qmk, multiple mounting options, hot swap

[@PolGarSiya]

Try Chilkey ND75 Probably the one con is non-VIA/QMK, but has QK/Neo features

[@lego_minifig]

I personally don’t consider VIA/QMK support a must have at this price point. I run all my macro’s on a stream deck due to the display buttons and practically infinite layering so I tend to just set my keyboard’s firmware once to change the RGB to white and then forget it. With that in mind, I think the leobog hi75 is an excellent choice if you love your volume knobs like me. Otherwise the Chillkey ND75 also sticks out just due to how easy it is to disassemble and play around with. Both are ~$100 prebuilt and look excellent for the money.

[@JustSomeGuy009]

The ND75 not using QMK/VIA or similar is an immediate no go for me. I've been down that path in the past and it's a deal breaker. There have been boards in this price range with VIA for a few years now (I bought a Cidoo V65 V2 full built for $85 for instance). Also the magnetic connectors are such an afterthought on that board it's crazy looking to me. Idk, I'd rather spend the money for a Neo if that's what I cared about. Personally I'd take this Bridge 75 over the ND75. Trading a afterthought magnetic connector and a rather pointless LCD (I'll take keys instead thanks).

[@lego_minifig]

@@JustSomeGuy009 Completely understandable. I definitely do prefer open source software when available. I would probably consider it a requirement if I was shopping in the $200+ range or if I already had a larger collection of boards that I was trying to manage. I do find it kind of funny that my $40 AJAZZ AKS068 was able to include VIA support while many $100 keyboards are still holding on to proprietary firmware. The magnetic connectors on the ND75 may be an after thought, but I do find it to be a very convenient one for a constantly evolving board. I am still testing out what I like most in a keyboard so it makes a good experimental board. Though I definitely agree that the screen is pointless. Wish they had used that real estate to implement a knob instead.

[@taizzle70]

Sheeesh! These prebuilts are getting so damn good

[@VelcroSnake93]

Looks nice, but seems I'll have to keep waiting on the Rainy 75 because I want that split spacebar. (waiting on it because they still haven't had the split spacebar plate in stock yet, despite telling me they expected it 'soon' months ago)

[@arwanabubakar3315]

Having both Bridge75 + and Raini75 Pro, absolutely worth it

[@bokiiboki]

which board outweighs the other?

[@GeriatricWidowMain]

Which one do you like more and why?

[@arwanabubakar3315]

@@GeriatricWidowMain for ease of use (switching from wired to wireless) I prefer Rainy75

[@GeriatricWidowMain]

@@arwanabubakar3315 Thanks. What if you didn't care about wired vs wireless? Which one would you prefer then?

[@arwanabubakar3315]

@@GeriatricWidowMain out of the box I prefer Bridge75

[@chant9064]

Hello, would you say it is loud compared to other keyboards?

[@abdul5399]

Bridge75 Pro or Womier RD75 Pro? Please, need some advices

[@soorazdai]

MMM Princess used to be my best tactile switch and the I found Gateron Everfree Grayish Switch Tactile 59g MX EF switch

[@jammies701]

Nice vid mate

[@AlexanderzovzmwviovvLee]

These seem pretty good for the price!

[@Chr1stKMP]

Hello, a question about what material is plate?

[@rorow3r]

Is there a manual on how to control the RGb?

[@ChristophPlay]

Really nice video as usual! But why is it for you the best 75% right know? What about the Chilkey ND75 or the Womier SK75? They are all pretty similar, what sets the Bridge apart for you?

[@Kuriketto]

I don't know of any aluminum keyboard that offers an HE PCB at this price point, which is something I've been looking into. Hopefully the HE version delivers.

[@SaintsPurgatory]

Chillkey ND75 has no QMK/VIA compatibility, SK75 is a great board but they are releasing the RD75 because it is ball/catch and easier to mod. Plus the SK75 is over priced just like the ND75 for no other reason than they are over hyped by reviewers that get free products as being so darn great. I returned the SK75 because the switches kept popping out of the socket. I would not even consider the ND75 because it does not support QMK/VIA, maybe it is not important to every one but at the price of the ND75 it should have that compatibility baked in out of the box.

[@syangjie]

Is this available in the US/Canada? I've been looking for it but on the vendors for NA on the official website don't have the keyboard on their respective sites lol

[@benkeough3059]

Divinikey has it in the US.

[@nox8010]

now compare it with Rainy75 with pros and cons of each.

[@stetchkov]

idk which to get

[@nox8010]

@@stetchkov whichever sell in your local area. its risky to buy internationally and theare will be tax...

[@DirtyGingy]

the flex cuts limit it far too much

[@fenegzzzzzz9929]

So what to choose exactly? Rainy 75 pro or Bridge 75 plus? Rainy costs more but is it really worth it?

[@JatinPlaysYT]

bridge 75

[@JatinPlaysYT]

bridge 75

[@JatinPlaysYT]

bri=dge 75

[@MrJdcalmerin]

is bridge75 HE wireless?

[@NamUyNguyen-cm4jp]

Hope u can do crush80 in the next video Love u vid ❤

[@arfarfsabingdog]

is it mac compatible?

[@hoppyt3ch]

no pcb mounted stabs support?

[@auzabraar]

3:54 you can see holes for pcb mounted stabs on the pcb

[@Vashtiian]

It's funny that the box the bridge comes in is the exact same as the rainy

[@jossremes5502]

Is there a reason to pay $230 for a Keychron Q1 max instead of this keyboard instead?

[@SaintsPurgatory]

There is no reason to choose the Q1 Max other than you prefer a Keychron. They are awesome keyboards no doubt and Keychron has a long history whereas Shortcut Studios is relatively new and is out to prove itself, and they have made an impression on a lot of consumers in a short time with the Bridge series. I can say that the main difference with Keychron is you get a lot more than a keyboard and I mean a whole lot more, as in build quality, accessories and support. They are known for this and to me that is the main reason that Keychron has existed for so many years and has always had a loyal customer base. I myself cannot afford the Q series at this time but when I save enough to have a Q series I will order one. Till then I will simply enjoy my Bridge75 Plus which is a great buy. It has been on my desk since I got it and I use it every day for general productivity and gaming. With more than 40 keyboards in my storage closet I have not used any other keyboard since I got my Bridge75 Plus, to me it is the complete package and has what I need and I have zero regrets for parting with $99 to have one.

[@jossremes5502]

@@SaintsPurgatory Exactly. Look, do you know what's the latency for the bridge 75 series? I'm rocking an Ajazz ak820 pro, and although I could afford the Q series, I don't think it makes sense when you have cheaper options that offer pretty much the same. Right now, I'm looking for a very soft/flexible keyboard because I do type A LOT at work, and felt the difference when I went to a gasket mount keyboard. Now, my fingers still hurt a tiny amount, but I would like to reduce it to no pain at all. That's why I put my eyes on the Q1 Max, but I would rather find a cheaper keyboard that's just as soft.

[@charliemcshane3567]

Do you say this keyboard is worth €150 (it's like €60 shipping for me haha) and idk if it's worth it at that point?

[@florian9601]

You could probably get a better keyboard for that price, but i dont think shipping is actually €60 for u. if u click the link in the description and go to the 'Where To buy' Tab in the top, it contains a table with all the sites that sell the keyboard, including France and the UK (Which are currently out of stock but youll be fine

[@Hahahanoyes]

At least it has fr4 plate. My issue is all these board sound the exact same.

[@JosePto]

Too bad there's no ISO option as Neo80 offers...

[@SaintsPurgatory]

What's so confusing about the models? It seems very clear the differences unless you lack cognizant skills.

[@kafaer]

the differences seem very clear* u lack english skills

[@sedraniM]

No ISO support, well that sucks

[@fnvfanMSPR]

meme cuts should be banned

[@izlude757]

man you're trying so hard to force your opinion to others by commenting on every video about flex cuts. this whole hobby is subjective, some people like it some don't. people like you who shit on other for having preference ruin the keyboard community.

[@fnvfanMSPR]

@@izlude757 I'm not forcing anything and it's not an opinion, it's a fact. meme cuts do nothing but force you into packing your keyboard with foam.

[@izlude757]

@@fnvfanMSPR nothing is forcing you to use foam, everything is preference, flex cut thins the sound, that's the fact. but what you said is your opinion.

[@relky6282]

that is not a budget keyboard i need to pay 125 for the plus one and 145 euro for the HE nuh uh can someone tell me a budget keyboard with a creamy sound at around 70 - 90 dollars or euro ??

[@ExZ1te]

Aula F75

[@kafaer]

its normal for boards to cost this much in the hobby (as in alu boards)

[@cphungdhdl]

So rainy75 is better, right Just ( -1 ball catch)

[@Hahahanoyes]

Womier sk-75

[@Yamiyogami]

Eh board. There are better options imo at this price point

[@saviour7431]

I'm in the market for a keyboard like this. Can you name those better options? I'm new to this hobby so I would like to choose carefully

[@Yamiyogami]

@saviour7431 around 150? Theres a good amount of boards. The new nd75 is aight, the zoom75 and neo65 are all good boards that can be found within that range. Oh, the galaxy80 by epomaker is decent too

[@makata_pro1698]

I owned and build hundreds of keyboard from budget to expensive. Nowadays budget keyboards are getting better and better. I ordered the ND75 from Chilkey, less than a $100usd. After watching couple of reviewers specially Scott from keybored, ND75 is bang for your buck, from sounds and customization, the only caveat (not actually) is no VIA and it has they’re owned software to remapping your keys and the shipping is takes a while specially with the non flex cut version.

[@Yamiyogami]

@makata_pro1698 i agree with you. Its a great board. However the 1.2 mm flexcut just aint it for me, no matter how great a board is that will always be a complete deal breaker for me. I do still think its a great entry level board and it's all personal preference anyways

[@Yamiyogami]

@makata_pro1698 i apparently just learned that there IS a 1.6mm non flex cut version. Yep this automatically puts the board on the top of the budget list, crazy!

[@meltt8493]

Second!!

[@JimboJonesThe3rd]

No love for ISO users...

[@Lenevor]

thank goodnees 🙏

[@keiz_]

Apparently they're looking into making an EU version according to their discord.

[@JegsUniverse]

First

[@burprobrox9134]

Used to get a good cheap kbd for $20, $100 is not budget

[@lysacid]

It's a custom board. You're in the wrong neighborhood talking about $20 keyboards. $100 is budget in the custom scene.